A serene and colorful illustration inspired by a winter evening, showing a girl and a boy playing pond hockey on a frozen lake surrounded by snow-covered trees and distant mountains. The coloring captures soft hues of blue, white, and warm highlights to evoke a peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere. The scene includes intricate reflections on the ice and a faint glow from a setting moon or early evening light, similar in tone and coloring to a cozy winter landscape painting.

Connecticut Player Coaches

Browse our directory of experienced coaches below and book a lesson today.

Sarah Hughson

Former Professional and NCAA All-American forward. Current Mental Performance Coach with a Masters Degree in Sport Psychology. 10+ years experience giving private lessons.

Locations: Private Studio Stamford (contact for details), Chelsea Piers CT

Elena Orlando

Former NCAA Division 1 defenseman for Quinnipiac University. Played 7 seasons of professional hockey in the NWHL/PHF. 10+ years experience giving private lessons.

Locations: Northford Ice Pavillion, The Rinks Shelton, Wonderland Of Ice

Sophia Agostinelli

Former multi-sport athlete at College of the Holy Cross. Former professional player in the NWHL. Level 4 Certified USA Hockey Coach with 10+ years experience giving private lessons.

Locations: Northford Ice Pavillion

Ashley Bairos

Former NCAA forward at Middleburry College. Former professional player in Sweden’s SDHL. Current head coach at Greenwich Country Day School. 10+ years coaching private lessons.

Locations: Private Studio Stamford (contact for details), ISCC Simsbury